What have you been tying today?

[LePetomane]

Wallace, nice midges. They are quick to tie and produce.

 

[iv_wjb]

Thank you!

You’re right about the tying... They’re my go-to whenever I get frustrated with more complicated / hackled patterns. I don’t know why I struggle so much with palmering hackle?!! It’s frustrating.

The great thing about midges, is they’re simple AND catch plenty of fish!!

 

[Bam Boozelled]

Yellow Humpy's in Size 14

 

[Paul Johnson]

The Root River Special is a pattern that I like if the water is a little off color. I picked up this pattern from the 'Driftless Fly Fishing Co in Preston Minnesota.

Hook: Size 14 1 xl nymph hook
Bead: 2.8 mm gold tungsten
Tail: Brown hackle
Abdomen: Black arctic fox and brown rooster hackle
Rib: Gold wire size small

 

[Bam Boozelled]

I got some of these Magic Quills to try and so far I think they are pretty cool, I like how they are clear so I can dictate the color with the underbody. Here are a few patterns I came up with just messing around with them.

Olive Quill Hare's Nymph


Limeade Nymph


Rusty Root Beer Nymph

 

[TSMcDougald]

Dooley Mayfly Variation

 

[tcorfey]

Another predominantly black tube fly

 

[Bam Boozelled]

My first go at extended bodies, tried a few different materials and methods to get the bodies the way I wanted. This was my favorite so far.

Size 16 Wally Wing Extended body

 

[scottp]

Muddled Big Hole Demon

The nymph and streamer have been around for many years; took the back end from Martin Jorgensen’s version and went from there.

hook - WFC Model 6 #8
thread - Veevus 8/0 black
tail - hen badger
rib - small wire silver
body - tinsel silver
shoulder - hen badger
head/collar - pronghorn dyed black (1 Tbs Rit Dark Brown/1 cup water overdyed with 1 Tbs Rit Black/1 cup water)

Regards,
Scott

 

[Druunkonego]

Still working on Dahlbergs.

 

[iv_wjb]

Foam Humpies

 

[alfaromeo]

 

[alfaromeo]

why the double photos? i dont know..sorry folks

 

[WWKimba]

Foam Humpies

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That's cheating!

Nice ties!

Kim

 

[iv_wjb]

Lol - I know but, I got the pattern from a Fly Tyer book so, I feel vindicated



Gave this Sedge pattern another try today... The hackle needs work but, I feel better working with the deer / elk hair so, that’s progress!!

 

[Druunkonego]

 

[WWKimba]

Lol - I know but, I got the pattern from a Fly Tyer book so, I feel vindicated

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Gave this Sedge pattern another try today... The hackle needs work but, I feel better working with the deer / elk hair so, that’s progress!!

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That fly book wasn't put out by a foam manufacturer was it?? Asking for a friend!

Kim

 

[iv_wjb]

Lol - I got a chuckle from that... Thanks!!

Here’s the book, in case anyone is interested...



I figured, since I can’t get to Montana, I might as well tie something called “the Montana”

 

[iv_wjb]

This lockdown is really helping me fill the fly boxes... More of my favourite; Major Woody.

 

[ggmiller]

Trying some Lafontaine Caddis Pupa

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And Damsel Fly nymphs

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Like those damsel nymphs!!